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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,503 sqft$289/sqft
126 Newtown Rd, Acton, MA 01720
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.02 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$289/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Custom-built Colonial featuring grand front porch with Georgian-style detail surrounded by 3 private acres with mature gardens, inground pool, and side yard with swing set and level play area. Abundant natural light permeates throughout the spacious, cherry kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and adjacent family room with cathedral ceiling, birch flooring, and fireplace. Custom cherry flooring in home office with fireplace and in the formal living/dining rooms offer lifestyle flexibility. Upstairs...Custom-built Colonial featuring grand front porch with Georgian-style detail surrounded by 3 private acres with mature gardens, inground pool, and side yard with swing set and level play area. Abundant natural light permeates throughout the spacious, cherry kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and adjacent family room with cathedral ceiling, birch flooring, and fireplace. Custom cherry flooring in home office with fireplace and in the formal living/dining rooms offer lifestyle flexibility. Upstairs the front-to-back primary suite includes a spacious walk-in closet and full bath with jacuzzi tub. Three additional bedrooms with ample closet space and shared bath. The finished third level offers three sunny rooms. A newly remodeled, finished basement includes a spacious recreation room. Entertain this summer on the refinished 27’x14’ deck and relax in the refreshing inground gunite pool. Located less than 2-miles from the award-winning Acton schools, shops/restaurants, MBTA Train & Rt 2.
  • Listed by: The Tom and Joanne Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 07/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72845493

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,261,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

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Sold By R. L. Stephenson Realty, Michael V Marino

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Property Information for 126 Newtown Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,767 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Acton
  • Area: MA-Acton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 3.02 AC / 131,401 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4503.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice Of 6
  • High School: Abrhs
  • Middle School: Rj Grey
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Sun Room, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Play Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Invisible Fence, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced, Invisible
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Easements, Level, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 260.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Chair Rail
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 238.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 17.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 400.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 25.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 273.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Marble,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 208.0
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: New central air to be installed on 2nd and 3rd floor prior to closing. Ductless mini-split in family room for air conditioning on first floor. Home has a 4 bedroom septic.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00D3 B:0024 L:0000,307190
  • Assessments: $828,800
  • Book: 22465
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 126 Newtown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72845493

$1,300,000
Jun 14, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72845493

Jun 14, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72845493

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72845493

$1,300,000
06/14/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72845493

06/14/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72845493

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 126 Newtown Road

Taxable ValueLand$401,000Additions$786,500Total$1,187,500
Tax Record2025$20,366 ($1,697 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,368 SqFtStories2Lot Size131,401 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNACTO M:00D3 B:0024 L:0000

Schools near 126 Newtown Road

This home is within Acton-Boxborough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Merriam School
PublicK to 6

Raymond J Grey Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Public9 to 12

McCarthy-Towne School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 126 Newtown Road, Acton, MA 01720
$1,300,000
5
4,503
131,401
$875,000
3
2,788
55,312
$1,475,000
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